Kunal Makhey, President (3L)
Kunal Makhey, spent 12 years in Thane, India, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his love for film music and storytelling. After graduating with a degree in music composition, he worked for several years as a film composer and music studio manager. You can hear his music on National Geographic’s Life Below Zero and Running Wild with Bear Grylls. He now aims to use his passion to thrive at the intersection of music, business, IP law, and creativity. He will be joining Foley & Lardner New York next year as an associate within the firm’s Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising group, and previously summered at the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in New York. You can listen to his music here: www.kunalmakhey.com.
Email Address: k.makhey@wustl.edu
Yingfei Ma, Vice President (2L)
Hello everyone! I am Yingfei Ma, and I am a 2L. I am from China. I studied biology at Penn State during undergrad, and I decided to switch my career path to pursuing law after graduation. I have an interest in IP law because I have a steam degree that qualifies for patent bar. More importantly, I guess I am still interested in biology, and I would love to associate my work with the field of life science. Feel free to email me with any questions related to the 1L study.
Email Address: m.yingfei@wustl.edu.
Savannah Olmstead, Community Outreach Coordinator (2L)
Savannah Olmstead grew up at the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, Colorado before moving to the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) to pursue a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an MBA. After graduation, she worked for one year as a software engineer before moving to St. Louis for law school. She’s been interested in patent law for ten years and counting so she can work to further innovation and combine her passions for technology, law, and business. Savannah worked for Haynes and Boone’s patent group in the DFW metroplex this past summer and will be returning in 2024 as a 2L summer associate.
Email Address: o.savannah@wustl.edu
Haylee Richter, Professional Development Liason (2L)
Haylee Richter grew up in Louisville, Kentucky before venturing to Tampa, Florida to pursue her bachelor’s degree in chemistry. As a dancer and lover of STEM, Haylee has always been torn between the arts and sciences – until she realized a career as an IP lawyer could fulfill both of her needs! As a 1L, Haylee summered back home in Louisville with Dentons, where she is excited to return next summer. Haylee looks forward to serving on the IPLS board and welcomes any questions!
Email Address: h.e.richter@wustl.edu